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   im·po·tent

   /ˈimpəd(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless: "he was seized with an impotent anger" Similar powerlessineffectiveineffectualinadequateweakuselessworthlessvainfutileunavailingunsuccessfulprofitlessfruitlessliterary:impuissantweakpowerlessineffectivelamefeebleeffeteinformal:past itOpposite powerfuleffectivestrongeffective
   • 2. (of a man) abnormally unable to achieve a sexual erection: "he was on medication which had made him impotent"
   • ▪ (of a male animal) unable to copulate.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin impotent- ‘powerless’, from in- ‘not’ + potent- (see potent1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. impotently adverb

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   The meaning of IMPOTENT is not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless. How to use impotent in a sentence. Did you know?

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   IMPOTENT definition: 1. not having the power or ability to change or improve a situation: 2. If a man is impotent, he…. Learn more.

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   Impotent means lacking power or authority. Captain Bligh was impotent in the face of Christian's mutiny. It also refers to a man's inability to achieve or maintain an erection. If a man is sterile, or unable to reproduce, he is also called impotent.

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   Impotent definition: not potent; lacking power or ability.. See examples of IMPOTENT used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPOTENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone feels impotent, they feel that they have no power to influence people or events. The aggression of a bully leaves people feeling hurt, angry and impotent. In impotent rage he got up and stalked up and down the flat. Synonyms: powerless, weak, helpless, unable More Synonyms of impotent.

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   The meaning of IMPOTENCE is the quality or state of being impotent. How to use impotence in a sentence.

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   im•po•tent. (ˈɪm pə tənt) adj. 1. not potent; lacking power or ability. 2. lacking force or effectiveness. 3. (of a male) unable to attain or sustain a penile erection. 4. (esp. of a male) sterile. 5. Obs. being without restraint.